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Garage Door Maintenance Tips

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It’s good to perform regular maintenance on your garage door every six months – in the fall and spring. Perform these safety tests on your garage door system and contact a professional for repairs if it fails any of them. Garage door balance:  Disconnect the garage door from the opener so that it will operate…

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Top Maintenance Tips for Your Garage Door

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1. Look and Listen The most important preventive step you can take is to observe your garage door in action every time you use it. Is it moving smoothly or is it jerky in places? Does it operate silently, or does it make grinding or scraping noises? Do both sides of the system (springs, pulleys,…

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When is it time to replace your garage door?

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Garage doors are important, yet easily taken for granted. Yet keeping your garage door working efficiently and looking great plays a major role in improving your curb appeal, security and value of your property. When there’s a problem, often times a simple repair is all that’s needed. But overtime, all garage doors are subject to wear…

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What’s the most popular garage door color?

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Picking a garage door color is an important decision. It says a lot about you and your style preferences. According to our homebuilder clients, the most popular garage door color is white – and that’s because it goes with everything. White is the blending of all colors on the color spectrum and it balances out…

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What is the Life Expectancy of My Garage Door?

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Garage doors typically last 15 – 30 years depending on wear and tear and usage. The garage door openers typically last 10 – 15 years. If you’re concerned about your door or your opener, give us a call, we do free inspections. Simple maintenance may prolong the life of your garage door.

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Updating Your House? Don’t Forget the Garage Door

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Your garage door is an important part of the exterior of your home, with the potential to improve curb appeal and show off your personal style, especially with so many different types of garage doors available today. BDC door is proud to offer something for every taste: Aluminum doors are always popular, especially for people…

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Do I replace or repair my garage door?

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No one likes to spend money if they don’t have to. So as you consider repairing or replacing your garage door, here are some factors to consider: Age: If the garage door is older than 15 years, it is time to replace it. Wear & Tear: Your garage door is a design feature of the…

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Tips to Organize Your Garage

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Get an Overview of Your Things Before anything else, inventory what’s in your garage currently. Make sure you give yourself the time you need to look through boxes, containers, and whatever loose items are in the garage. Then sort everything in one of these three categories: Keep or Relocate: There are bound to be items…

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Want to Spruce Up the Exterior of Your Home? Consider a pop of color!

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An easy update to create a new look and feel for your home is by adding color. Not only does it make a difference in the exterior of your home, it plays a role in the overall mood of an outdoor space. Whether the space is a patio, front porch, or even garage space, decide…

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Garage Door Security Tips

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Security is an ever-growing concern. An often overlooked security issue is the garage door. Here are some tips to consider: TAKE THE GARAGE DOOR REMOTE OUT OF THE CAR Many newer cars allow you to program the garage door into a setting on the car. If your car does that, use it. If not, don’t…

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